Friday, 17 Oct, 2025

Health

Bangladesh reports 5 dengue deaths, 636 hospitalisations in 24hr

Dengue has claimed five more lives in the past 24 hours, while 636 new patients have been hospitalised across the country, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). A press release from the Health Emergency Operations Center and Control Room on Monday (Sept 15)

Two die, 279 hospitalised with dengue in 24 hours

At least two dengue patients have died, and 279 others have been infected with the mosquito-borne disease in the past 24 hours, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Of the new cases, 45 were recorded in Barishal division (excluding city corporation areas), 84

No new Covid cases reported in 24hrs

The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) today confirmed that no new Covid-19 infections were detected in the country over the 24 hours between 8 am Wednesday and 8 am Thursday. According to a DGHS statement, nine samples were tested during this period, yielding a positivity

245 new dengue cases reported across Bangladesh in 24 hours

A total of 245 new dengue patients were admitted to hospitals across Bangladesh in the last 24 hours, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) said in a press release. Of the new cases, 49 were admitted in Barishal division (excluding city corporation areas), 66 in Chattogram

Bangladesh reports 487 new dengue cases in 24 hours

Health authorities today reported 487 new dengue cases across the country in the past 24 hours, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Of the new cases, 101 patients were admitted in Barishal division, 114 in Chattogram division, 106 in Dhaka division (outside

3 die of dengue in Bangladesh, 580 hospitalised in 24hr

Bangladesh has reported three new dengue-related deaths in the past 24 hours, while 580 patients were admitted to hospitals across the country, according to a health bulletin issued on Sunday (Sept 7) by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Of the new hospitalisations,

Dengue: 364 new cases, two deaths reported in 24hrs

Health authorities today reported 364 new dengue cases and two more deaths across the country in the past 24 hours. According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), of the fresh cases, 49 patients were hospitalized in Barishal division, 76 in Chattogram division, 50 in

No new Covid cases reported in 24hrs

The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has said that no new COVID-19 infections were reported in the country over the 24-hour period from 8 am Thursday to 8 am Friday. A total of six samples were tested during this period, yielding a positivity rate of 0 percent, according

3 more die of dengue, 363 hospitalized in 24 hours

Health officials today reported 363 new dengue cases across the country, claiming at least three lives in the past 24 hours. According to a statement from the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), 88 patients were admitted in Barishal division, 50 in Chattogram, 70 in Dhaka

Dengue: 4 deaths reported in 24hrs

Health officials today reported 568 fresh cases of dengue and at least four deaths in the past 24 hours. A Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) statement said the new cases were recorded across different divisions, with Dhaka, Chattogram, Barisal, Khulna, Mymensingh, Rajshahi,

AI stethoscope detects heart conditions in seconds: UK study 

A new generation of stethoscopes powered by artificial intelligence could transform how doctors detect heart disease, identifying serious conditions within seconds, according to researchers in the UK. The device, developed by US firm Eko Health, replaces the traditional chest piece

No new Covid cases reported in 24 hours

The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) today confirmed that no new Covid-19 infections were recorded in the country in the 24 hours between 8 am Thursday and 8 am Friday. According to a DGHS statement, a total of 13 samples were tested during this period, with a positivity

432 new dengue cases recorded in 24 hours

Health authorities today reported 432 fresh cases of dengue across the country in the past 24 hours, raising concerns as the mosquito-borne disease continues to spread. According to a statement issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), of the new cases, 86 patients

BloodBridge launches beta version of its mobile app to better connect blood donors and seekers

BloodBridge, a digital platform that connects blood donors and seekers, launched the beta version of its mobile app on August 14, 2025 during a program at the DMK Lecture Gallery on the campus of Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB). The launch was one of the key events of the

Dengue: 202 new cases reported in 24hrs

A total of 202 new dengue patients were admitted to hospitals across the country in the past 24 hours, according to a press release issued today by the Health Emergency Operation Center and Control Room of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Of the newly hospitalized

EDCL to set up new pharma, vaccine plant in Munshiganj: Nurjahan

Health and Family Welfare Adviser Nurjahan Begum today said the Essential Drugs Company Limited (EDCL) will soon establish a state-of-the-art pharmaceuticals, vaccine, and anti-venom production facility in Sirajdikhan upazila, Munshiganj district. She made the announcement during a

Dengue death toll in Bangladesh tops 100 this year as 3 more die

Bangladesh’s dengue death toll for 2025 has risen to 101 after three more fatalities were reported in the past 24 hours, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). In the same period, 448 new dengue patients were admitted to hospitals across the country, the

Bangladesh to vaccinate 50m children against typhoid from Sept

Bangladesh will begin a nationwide typhoid vaccination campaign on September 1 under the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI), targeting nearly 50 million children aged between nine months and just under 16 years. Registration for the programme opened on August 1. Children without

Dengue: 3 more die, 408 hospitalised across Bangladesh

Three more people have died from dengue in the last 24 hours while 408 new patients have been admitted to hospitals across the country, according to Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). A press release was issued on Thursday (August 7) DGHS. According to DGHS, 73 were from

Dengue: 3 more die, 428 hospitalised in 24-hours

Three more people died from dengue in the last 24 hours while 428 new patients were admitted to hospitals across the country, according to Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). A press release issued by DGHS confirmed the matter on Wednesday (August 6).  Of the